How to prevent injuries from hand tool use

1. Direct factors of injuries caused by hand tools:

①Shock or impact: The tools used fly out of control or the body loses balance, so as to hit the worker itself or nearby colleagues.

②Cutting: cut by the cutting edge, burr or sharp corner of the tool.

③Splash: Substances generated during work, such as chips, chemical solvents, etc., splash out and hurt the body, eyes or appearance of workers or others.

④ Electric shock: electric shock accident caused by electric tools.

2. Causes of injuries caused by hand tools:

①Inappropriate use of hand tools.

②The maintenance is not in accordance with the regulations.

③ Failure to check according to regulations before use.

④ The method used is incorrect.

⑤ Not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

⑥ The tool is stored in an improper location.

3. Principles of safe use of hand tools:

①Choose the hand tool that suits the work needs.

②Keep the tool in good condition.

③Choose hand tools with good material.

Do check hand tools before use.

⑤ Use hand tools in the correct way.

⑥ Hand tools should be placed in a safe place.

⑦ Wear appropriate protective equipment before working.

⑧ Choose standard tools or specified hand tools.